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The Mexican Red-kneed Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) is a species of burrowing tarantula native to the western face of the Pacific Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico. The natural scrub-forest habitat is complex, where shading retains moderate humidity (around 55-65%). Many older books are in error in saying they are from desert/arid habitats. They are among the most popular tarantulas available in the pet trade, due to their impressive size, striking coloration, and general docileness. They are a slower growing species; it is not uncommon to have females live 25 years or more. They carve deep burrows into soil banks, which keep the spiders protected from natural predators like coati (raccoon)
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OH…. not sure Id wnat to get this close to one of these guys but great capture…
lovely – I would love one of these as a pet. Where did you take it?
Oh!! HEAVENS!! I thought it was a flower by the thumbnail!
Great shot!
-————————————————————> cya!Beautiful capture!! love the details and colour – I didn’t realize they were so hairy, such and attractive spider and great information.
A gorgeous spider, lovely shot & great information
j
Hi Macky,
Great shot and thanks for the highly informative notes.
Still not sure that I’d like one – my wife would divorce me – hey – now there’s an idea….
Regards,
Mike
Excellent macro/closeup superb detail and colour well done Macky
Dave
I LOVE Tarantulas! I used to have one as a pet! Awesome shot Macky! =)
Great shot – where did you take this or is it your new ‘pet’? Interesting that this small arthropod lives so long as the life span of most organisms is proportional to size!
WOW!!! This is fantastic! Is this your pet? I am after a tarantula of my own! Michaela
Thanks Michaela, not not a pet at all :-)
– Macky